Free-to-use campsites around Lake Dunstan are proving popular with Kiwis as they holiday locally due to COVID-19.

With a record number of Kiwis purchasing boats and getting out on the water this summer, the Department of Conservation (DOC) is asking people to report any sightings of Hector’s and Māui dolphins.

When South Auckland-based youth teacher, Matt Fuller, saw that 2degrees would be helping Kiwis end 2020 happy, he selflessly entered the nationwide campaign for the 18 students in his class, with the hope of bringing a bit of joy after a rollercoaster year of cancelled trips and budget cuts.

Whether you’re taking the summer break to relax and unwind from this almighty year, or whether you have a few celebrations planned to welcome in 2021, there’s a refreshing drop from Villa Maria for every Kiwi and every occasion.

The results of the most important vote of the year are in; lamb will be the most popular protein on Kiwis’ plates on Christmas Day.

A year 13 Sacred Heart Girls’ College student has been offered numerous track and field scholarship offers from public and private Division 1, 2, and 3 universities in the USA, ranging in value up to $300,000.

As tumultuous as 2020 has been for many, it’s been a year of changing and reframing beliefs and conversations, with the topic of sexual health and wellness being one of those discussions.

It was an absolutely huge year for New Zealanders buying adult toys. Due to the Covid 19 lockdown, this was the largest year of sales on record for Wellington based retailer Adulttoymegastore.

Norman Tofilau, Head Student at Fraser High School, Hamilton, has his sights set on Broadway. To help him get there, he’s studying a Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts at Wintec next year.

As 2020 draws to a close St John asks everyone to stay safe as they travel throughout the country, taking advantage of the freedom we are so lucky to experience in New Zealand.